Practical Wisdom

The Fio Bros
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Interviews with the wisest people on earth. Hang out with Brooklyn brothers (@FioBros) as they uncover actionable life lessons to help you think clearly, build better relationships, and stop getting in your own way. Past guests include: Sahil Bloom, Steven Pressfield, Dr. Nicole LePera, Robert Waldinger, Dan Go, Keith Ferrazzi, and more.

  1. 6d ago

    Steven Pressfield: How to Become a Discipline Machine - #354

    Today’s guest is Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of ⁠The War of Art⁠ — a book that has changed millions of lives, including ours. In this episode, Steven breaks down the invisible force that’s secretly sabotaging your goals, dreams, and happiness: Resistance. He shares how to finally beat procrastination, stop feeling like a fraud, and turn pro — so you can become the most disciplined, fulfilled version of yourself. This conversation lit a fire under us. We think it will do the same for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The invisible force that’s stealing your potential ✅ How to win the battle against procrastination and addiction ✅ Why most people fear success (and how to overcome it) ✅ How to turn pro and become unstoppable ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:48 The Force That’s Secretly Controlling Your Life 4:15 What Resistance Really Feels Like 9:57 Why Most “Depression” Is Actually This 14:09 The Secret to Finding Your Purpose 17:22 Turning Pro: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything 23:50 Why You Should Ignore Results (Even When You’re Broke) 28:40 Why Most People Fear Success 34:55 “You Have to Kill to Feed Your Soul” 40:00 How to Stop Creating for Approval & Start Creating for Truth 47:01 The Daily Battle You Must Win 📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT STEVEN Steven’s Website: ⁠https://stevenpressfield.com/⁠ 📱 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIO BROS fiobros.com

    Steven Pressfield: How to Become a Discipline Machine - #354

  2. Oct 20

    The Happiness Expert: Ex-Google Exec Cracks the Code to Lasting Joy - #353

    What if the reason you’re unhappy is just bad math? Today’s guest, Mo Gawdat (former Chief Business Officer at Google X and bestselling author of Solve for Happy), breaks down the real equation of happiness—and why your brain is actually wired against it. After losing his son, Mo turned his engineer’s mind to life’s biggest problem: how to find peace and joy no matter what life throws at you. In this episode, he shares the formula, the mindset shifts, and the practices that can change everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why happiness = events – expectations ✅ How to reprogram your brain to stop sabotaging you ✅ The surprising gift inside your toughest struggles ✅ Why pain ≠ suffering—and how to separate the two ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:05 The Happiness Equation Explained 8:55 Why Your Brain Works Against You 13:37 How Mo Found Peace After Losing His Son 19:42 Pain vs. Suffering 29:00 Why Mo Calls His Brain “Becky” 36:45 Dopamine vs. True Happiness 45:50 The Eraser Test (Life-Changing Exercise) 56:20 Turning Rock Bottom into Fuel 1:02:07 Mo’s 3 Steps for Anyone Feeling Stuck 📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT MO Mo’s Website: ⁠https://www.mogawdat.com⁠ 📱 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIO BROS Our Website: fiobros.com

    The Happiness Expert: Ex-Google Exec Cracks the Code to Lasting Joy - #353

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  4. Oct 16

    #352 [Greatest Hits] - The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life (Part 5)

    In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #5: the arrival fallacy. Learn why chasing the next milestone, promotion, or personal goal won’t guarantee lasting happiness—and how focusing on progress over outcomes, embracing life as an infinite game, and being present today can help you build a more meaningful and fulfilling life. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: https://www.onegoodjournal.com/ ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn to meditate in just 5 minutes a day: https://fiobros.com/meditate 📚 FREE BOOK LIST Our top 7 books to master your mindset: https://fiobros.com/books 📱 FOLLOW US ON IG https://instagram.com/fiobros

  5. Oct 15

    #351 [Greatest Hits] - The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life (Part 4)

    In today’s episode, we continue our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #4: present bias. Learn why your brain prioritizes what feels good right now over what’s best for your future self—and how the 24-hour rule, commitment devices, and making habits easier to start can help you overcome procrastination, build consistency, and make decisions your future self will thank you for. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: https://www.onegoodjournal.com/ ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn to meditate in just 5 minutes a day: https://fiobros.com/meditate 📚 FREE BOOK LIST Our top 7 books to master your mindset: https://fiobros.com/books 📱 FOLLOW US ON IG https://instagram.com/fiobros

  6. Oct 14

    #350 [Greatest Hits] - The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life (Part 3)

    In today’s episode, we continue our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #3: the What the Hell Effect. Learn why one missed workout, one bad meal, or one setback can turn into a full-blown spiral—and how letting go of all-or-nothing thinking, following the two-day rule, and getting back on the horse can help you stay consistent and keep moving forward. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: https://www.onegoodjournal.com/ ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn to meditate in just 5 minutes a day: https://fiobros.com/meditate 📚 FREE BOOK LIST Our top 7 books to master your mindset: https://fiobros.com/books 📱 FOLLOW US ON IG https://instagram.com/fiobros

  7. Oct 13

    #349 [Greatest Hits] - The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life (Part 2)

    In today’s episode, we continue our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #2: confirmation bias. Learn why your brain looks for evidence that supports what you already believe—and how choosing empowering, honest beliefs can help you notice new opportunities, rethink first impressions, and see the good you might otherwise miss. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: https://www.onegoodjournal.com/ ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn to meditate in just 5 minutes a day: https://fiobros.com/meditate 📚 FREE BOOK LIST Our top 7 books to master your mindset: https://fiobros.com/books 📱 FOLLOW US ON IG https://instagram.com/fiobros

  8. Oct 12

    #348 [Greatest Hits] - The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life (Part 1)

    In today’s episode, we kick off a new series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #1: negativity bias. Learn why your brain naturally focuses on threats and bad experiences—and how consistently training yourself to find the good can help rewire your brain, build a more optimistic outlook, and see life in a whole new way. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: https://www.onegoodjournal.com/ ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn to meditate in just 5 minutes a day: https://fiobros.com/meditate 📚 FREE BOOK LIST Our top 7 books to master your mindset: https://fiobros.com/books 📱 FOLLOW US ON IG https://instagram.com/fiobros

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Interviews with the wisest people on earth. Hang out with Brooklyn brothers (@FioBros) as they uncover actionable life lessons to help you think clearly, build better relationships, and stop getting in your own way. Past guests include: Sahil Bloom, Steven Pressfield, Dr. Nicole LePera, Robert Waldinger, Dan Go, Keith Ferrazzi, and more.

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  • Creator
    The Fio Bros
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    358
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Fio Bros
  • Show Website
    Practical Wisdom

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